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Class of 1985
new! new! NOW VIEW SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTOS!
Toni Nerren Herring
Where are you now:
lufkin, Texas
Referred by:
Comments:
I've been married 20 years to a great guy and I have three beautiful kids 2 boys 17 and 13 and a girl 8. Although I didn't graduate from French I had a lot of great times there. I'd like to get in touch with anyone who remembers me, especially Leigh Slayter, Becky Hale, Sandi Walker and Susie Harris. Hope you have a great day!
Sign Date:
Oct. '09
Timothy Jenkins
Where are you now:
Frederick, MD
Referred by:
Engine Search
Comments:
Sign Date:
Oct. '09
Angerline Keeno
Where are you now:
Lilburn, Georgia
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
hello everyone it was rally nice to find this web page. i came to french the middle of my 10th grade year. i played varisty basketball and ran track. after grauduation night I caught the first bus out of beaumont back to atlanta.
I found my true love (Derek Harrell) in Georgia he was in the Army Honor Guard. We have been together since 1985. I have 3 boys Andrew 19, Thomas 6 (don't ask I have know idea what we were thinking). My stepson (Derek Jr.) is 22 and is currently serving in Iraq.
I truely enjoyed my years at French. My father still lives in Beaumont off of Magnolia Street. I come home every 2 yrs to visit. I was recently in Beaumont in Febuary 2006. I took my 19 yr old to see the school, I even song the theme song "We're playing basketball" that the girls team used to come in on. His face was one to be remembered.
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Green who taught Accounting. The only thing I ever feared at French was Ms. Mansfield and her paddle during basketball practice. i have become addicted to orange crush soda.
My best memories are at French and all of the crazy growing pains that I went through. I have boxes of pitcures of people that went to school there, but I can not put names with them. Just looking at them brings back a peaceful time.
If you're ever in Georgia email me.
god bless and take care.
Sign Date:
Feb. 2006
Wilma Joseph
Where are you now:
Upper Marlboro, MD
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
I spent 5 yrs in the USN and remained in Maryland after my enlistment. I am deeply into the sport of motorcycles. Mainly street riding and dodging idiots in their training wheels (automobiles). I have been riding for 6 yrs and currently have a 2003 Honda CBR600RR which I nicknamed "Nyte Ryder". There is nothing like hitting speeds of 150 mph and over. I have two Chow Chows I love dearly. Their names are Quiteaux and Riyadh.
Sign Date:
Nov. 2005
Gwen Stoute Bryant
Where are you now:
I'm currently living in Springdale, Arkansas
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I had a wonderful time at our 20 year reunion. Can't wait to see everyone again at the next one. Thanks to the reunion committee. You guys did a terrific job.
I have one daughter, Benee, who is a freshman this year. I've been married to my husband, Brent, for 10 years. I'm a CPA and work for a firm that has several offices in Arkansas.
Sign Date:
June 5, 2005
aderienne monterro
Where are you now:
anniston alabama
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
hello everyone i miss you all
Sign Date:
June 11, 2005
Charles L Smith Jr
Where are you now:
Houston
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
June 2, 2005
Elisa Taylor Baptiste
Where are you now:
Dallas, Tx
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
The class of 1985 had to be the best of all! I miss those days! After graduating from Lamar, I lived in Houston and also in Nashville, then finally back to the great state of Texas. I've been working in healthcare for 19 years now and loving it. Currently Director of Capital Assets for 54 hospitals across the US for a For-Profit healthcare company. I have a beautiful daughter and wonderful husband. I would love to hear from any of you, it's been years and I look forward to seeing you at the reunion.
Sign Date:
April. '05
David Jacks
Where are you now:
Fort Worth, Texas
Website: The Ological Pursuits & Website: http://www.ReformationShirts.com
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
20 years since we left French High School - no way - that cannot be true. My days at FHS were special and somewhat trying, but by God's grace I was carried through. After FHS I obtained a couple of College Degrees, moved to Fort Worth, Texas finished my Masters Degree, married an absolutely beautiful and wonderful lady (Milli) in 1996, opened my own business in 1999, had two children (David II) 2000 and (Laura) 2002. We planted a Church in Fort Worth late 2004 and I am soooooo looking forward to seeing some old faces (propbably a little older looking than any of us wants to admit) in July 2005 for our 20 Year Reunion. If you want to say hello - please feel free to email. If you live near DFW let's get together.
Sign Date:
Feb. 2005
Michael Rodenberg
Where are you now:
Ft.Worth,Texas
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Our senior year had to be the highlight of growing up.Going all the way to the state championship in football and playing at Texas stadium.Those are things that every high school football player dreams of, and WE DID IT!! I think about those days alot and truly miss everyone. I certainly hope to see everybody at our 20th reunion that was and wasn't at the 10th
Sign Date:
Jan. 2005
Veronica Horrice Walker
Where are you now:
Guymon, Oklahoma
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
i've been married for 17 years now, we have 2 children adriana 13 and noah 5. i went to business college after i graduated, then got married 2 yrs. later. my husband is the general manager for the theatre here and i am blessed to be a stay at home mom and i homeschool our two children. and it's been wonderful. i hope to make it to the 20 year reunion i'd love to see everyone please feel free to email me.
Sign Date:
Oct. 2004
bonita baker brown
Where are you now:
beaumont
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I just wanted to say hello, it has been a long time. I am currently living in Beaumont with my beautiful 6yr daughter Nichelle Brown and currently employed with SBC. I enjoy being a mother, that is one of my greatest accomplishments. If any of the class of "85" wants to drop a line, please feel free to do so, I look forward to hearing from you guys
Sign Date:
August 2004
Roger Hebert
Where are you now:
Houston
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
Feb. 2004
Yvonne "Pinky" Stevenson-Sanford
Where are you now:
Houston, Texas
Referred by:
Search Engine
Comments:
I have been in Houston since 1985. I now have four wonderful children. Charles(boomer) 19 college in Iowa, Crystle 15 #1 in her class of 1350, Lakeyshea' 13 #1 in 100 meter track and field in the district, and Keith 9 we have not found his talent yet. I have my own business and I am very happy with my kids and job.
Sign Date:
July 2003
Eugene Thomas
Where are you now:
Dallas, TX
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
They were the best of times, they were the worst of times. I'm still just as crazy as ever, married to a wonderful woman for 13yrs and 3 wonderful kids (6yr old and 4yr old twins)
Sign Date:
June 2003
Susan Lawrence Choate
Where are you now:
Kountze, Texas
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Happily married, 4 children, stay at home mom. Favorite teachers would have to include Mrs. McMillan, Schim, and Mrs. Bishop. Special memory has to be going all the way to state in football and the Buffalo Belles! WOW! Go Belles! The Academic Decathlon was also lots of fun. A humbling experience when faced up against real brains.
Sign Date:
March 9, 2002
Amy Todd Matter
Where are you now:
Nacogdoches, Texas
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I had a great time at our 10 year reunion. Hope we have a 20 year! I'd love to hear from 1985 classmates. My family is still in Beaumont, so I keep up on old friends some and still am in touch with classmates. I have 2 children, work part time and basically take care of our children. We love Nacogdoches and chose to stay here after attending Stephen F. Austin St. Univ.
Sign Date:
Feb. 5 2001
Therese Couch
Where are you now:
Prosper, TX
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I miss everyone!! I now have 2 kids 1 5yr old boy & 18mo girl. I go back to Beaumont every chance I get
Sign Date:
Jan. 17 2001
Shannon Shaver Riggs
Where are you now:
Humble, TX
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
My most favorite memories of my days at FHS are during my senior year when we won the State championship. My father was the Head Coach and it was a very happy and special time for my whole family. I would love hearing from any of my classmates.
Sign Date:
Jan. 14 2001
Gary Russell
Where are you now:
League City,Tx
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
It was really great to find this web page.
Sign Date:
Dec. 18 2000
Christy Robbins
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
I graduated from Lamar University, and currently working as a Laboratory Technician at SUN OIL (SUNOCO) in Nederland TX. My favorite days at FHS would have to include being a member of the Buffalo Belles and the year the football team earned us the title of State Co-Champions!!! Even though the name has changed, it will always be "FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL" to me.
Sign Date:
August 19 2000
Jane Richardson
Where are you now:
El Paso, TX
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
June 22 2000
Stacy (Joubert) Barrett
Where are you now:
Wichita Falls, TX
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
The night I graduated I cried because I knew everything and everyone I knew was about to change. I looked at my classmates that night and realize that I would probably never see them again. When I go home now and see old classmates it makes me feel 17 yrs. old again.
Sign Date:
May 11, 2000
Stepheny Augustus
Where are you now:
Houston, TX
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
In my last year at French High, we made it to the Football Championship. Texas Stadium was awesome.
Lisa Taylor (lives in Houston, TX), Stacy Joubert, (Barrett Station, TX), Detrick "Bo" Hughes (Houston, TX), Robert Lumford (Houston, TX) all from class of '85. Herman Rogers (Houston, TX)...class of '84.
Hello guys...send me an e-mail & let me know how all you are doing.
Sign Date:
April 28 2000
Sharon Swartz Filsinger
Where are you now:
Lakeland, Florida
Year you left French:
Class of 85, left in 84
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Left FHS my jr.year, and came to Florida and have been here since. Boy the memories and names I have seen and how they are doing is great. Married, 4 boys, 14,13,11,7.
Sign Date:
March 23 2000
Aimee Owens Smith
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
March 15 2000
Margaret Lockhart Devillier
Where are you now:
Nederland, Texas
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
My favorite memory of French is my senior year when our football team went to state. It was so exciting going to the Astrodome, Kyle Field and then on to Texas Stadium for the championship game. Although, we tied with Odessa Permian, I feel that the trip brought our entire class closer togather! I will also treasure my years in the Belles and all of the wonderful friends that I made, and continue to have. I never thought that I would say this, but I sure do miss that school!!!
Sign Date:
August 11, 1999
Gwen Stoute Bryant
Where are you now:
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I actually left FHS my junior year, but my heart stayed there. I returned to see all my classmates graduate, to go the Senior Prom, and to go watch the state playoffs in Houston - the year FHS won state! I have way too many memories of FHS to list here, but the relationships that were developed during those days are still the most special to me!
Sign Date:
April 2 1999
Mark Kordelski
Where are you now:
Lakeland, FL
Referred by:
prior visit
Comments:
(updated: March 2010) My face book link: http://www.facebook.com/ajesusfreak
I graduated French in 1985 and went to Lamar. There I earned my a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. After a couple years, I took a position with my company which moved to Reading, PA, back to Houston, and then on to Tampa, FL as a Software Developer for the Parsons Corporation (17 years now).
If anyone recognizes my name, please feel free to drop a line and keep in touch. I miss Texas very much, Beaumont in particular.
Sign Date:
Feb. 27 1999
william "bo" spruell
Where are you now:
Virginia Beach
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I have been married for five (5) years and have two (2) wonderful daughters, Janice age 4 and Dana age 1. Living in Virginia Beach and enjoying life.
Sign Date:
Feb. 26 1999
Mark & Dayna Williford
Where are you now:
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Year you left French:
Mark 1986, Dayna Ellis 1985
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
We started dating in 1983 and were married in 1990. We have two daughters, Paige 8 and Emily 2. We have lived in Hot Springs, Arkansas for the past 10 years. Enjoyed visiting your site. Thanks for bringing back the good ole days.